W1L3 DM Flashcards
1
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Def
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Group diseases char by high levels bl gluc result from defects insulin production, insulin action/ both
2
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Pathophysiology
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- Insulin Deficiency
- Insulin Inefficiency(Resistance)
- Combination w dif degrees each of them
3
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Symptoms & signs of DM
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- Polyuria / Nocturia
- Excessive thirst & appetite
- Weight Loss
- Lethargy
- Blurred Vision
- Skin infections
- Vaginal infections
- Tingling/numbness hands/feet
- Cuts/bruises slow heal
4
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Classification of Diabetes Mellitus
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- T1DM
- T2DM
- GDM
- Others
5
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Type 1 diabetes
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- Was IDDM/juvenile-onset diabetes
- Dev when body’s immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells
- > child & young adults but any age.
- 5% - 10% case
6
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Risk factors for type 1 diabetes
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- Autoimmune
- Genetic
- Environmental factors
7
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Type 2 diabetes
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- Was NIDDM/ adult-onset diabetes
- 90%-95% case
- Begin insulin resistance-need insulin rises- pancreas xproduce insulin
8
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Risk Factors for Developing Type 2 Diabetes
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- Age>=45 years
- Fam his
- Lack exerc
- Overweight
- GDM
- low HDL/ high trigly
9
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Secondary DM
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Cause
- acromegaly. -Cushing
- thyrotox. -cancer
- chro pancis
Drugs
- atyoical antipsychotic
- beta blocker. -corticosteroid
- fluoroquinolone. -thiazide
10
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Complications of DM
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- Acute (Metabolic)
- DKA
- Hyperosmolar non- ketomic Coma (HONK)
- Hypoglycemia - Chronic (Angiopathy)
-Microvascular disease
(Eyes Kidneys Nerves)
-Macrovascular disease
(IHD, Strokes, Peripheral vas dis)